Sources: NBA lacks proof Ballmer paid via firms
The NBA discovered no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer used team sponsors to channel payments to Kawhi Leonard. The league's finding emerged from recent discussions between NBA officials and representatives from both sides.
Read full story →Serena, Venus return to doubles, lose thriller
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open, losing 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open. The match ended in a tiebreaker at 10-8 in the final set.
Serena and Venus Williams lose first doubles match since 2022 U.S. Open
Serena and Venus Williams lost their doubles match at the Cincinnati Open against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 1-0(8). This was Serena's first match on U.S. soil in nearly four years and her fourth match overall since returning to professional tennis in summer.
Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions
Arsenal finished seven points ahead of Manchester City last season and will defend their Premier League title. The club aims to win consecutive English titles for the first time since the 1930s.